Aluminium Casting

Aluminium is the most abundant metal on Earth, making up 8% of the Earth’s crust. Its non-magnetic and ductile properties make it suitable for a wide range of applications.

Being the lightest metal, with a specific mass of 2700 kg/m³, approximately a third of the density of steel, copper and brass, aluminium is ideal for applications where weight is a crucial consideration – and where reducing product weight helps towards energy efficiency and a smaller carbon footprint.

The properties of aluminium can be modified when it is used within alloys. These alloys have many beneficial properties, including:

There are several classifications of aluminium alloys, categorised based on the elements or compounds they are alloyed with and the constituent ratios of the materials.

Common elements alloyed with aluminium include:

Aluminium alloys are used in many different industries, sectors and products, such as aerospace, automotive, military, transportation, packaging, food preparation and electrical components. Internationally recognised alloys for aluminium pressure die casting are ADC alloys. The alloys in the ADC range, such as ADC12 and ADC10, have varying properties, making their cast parts suitable for a wide range of industries, depending on the demands under which the parts will be placed. At Dean Group International, our main material offering for the aluminium pressure die-casting process is the ADC range, mainly ADC12. However, we can offer different low melting point alloys on special requests for high-volume parts. For full details on our aluminium alloy specifications, please view this information sheet. We recommend that you call us on 0161 775 1633 to discuss which aluminium alloy is best for your application and production needs.